Living in Rothwell

Rothwell is a city in the United Kingdom, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2021, Rothwell had a population of 20,965. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €3,138 per month. Rothwell recorded annual PM2.5 of 7 µg/m³ at the end of 2016.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Rothwell?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rothwell.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Rothwell yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Median gross salary (regional)	3,138 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Office for National Statistics (ONS)⁵Official · regional context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rothwell. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rothwell. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Primary School Count	6 count	3 Aug 2026	Department for Education (GIAS)¹Official
School Count	7 count	3 Aug 2026	Department for Education (GIAS)¹Official

Mobility and administration

Rothwell's nearest airport was EMA, 58 km away and offered 57 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Airport Direct Destinations Count	57 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁷Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	58 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁸Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	EMA	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁸Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 3.7°C in January and 16.9°C in July.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Rothwell is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
PM2.5 — annual mean	7 µg/m³	31 Dec 2016	European Environment Agency²Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 13.2 · Feb 16.82 · Mar 19.54 · Apr 24.6 · May 26.18 · Jun 28.7 · Jul 33.21 · Aug 31.17 · Sep 28.76 · Oct 26.7 · Nov 18.69 · Dec 14.34 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -7.35 · Feb -8.48 · Mar -5.26 · Apr -3.76 · May -0.26 · Jun 3.11 · Jul 6.44 · Aug 5.3 · Sep 2.75 · Oct -3.46 · Nov -4.97 · Dec -7.75 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan 3.67 · Feb 3.89 · Mar 5.68 · Apr 8.55 · May 11.76 · Jun 14.89 · Jul 16.88 · Aug 16.53 · Sep 13.94 · Oct 10.62 · Nov 6.71 · Dec 4.3 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities

Faversham20,940 residents Clevedon21,085 residents Dukinfield21,155 residents Dronfield21,160 residents Stamford20,750 residents Horwich20,700 residents

Population and city profile

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Population	20,965 people	31 Dec 2021	Office for National Statistics⁴Official

Is Rothwell a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–66%

Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–70%

Student54%strong on education, weak on safety · range 42–66%

Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%

Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–69%

Population20,965 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics

Median gross salary (regional)3,138 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)

PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2016Official source · European Environment Agency

Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-06

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Universities	0 count	3 Aug 2026	Office for Students⁶Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rothwell under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Rothwell?

The median gross salary is 3,138 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is the air quality good in Rothwell?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: European Environment Agency.

How many people live in Rothwell?

The published population is 20,965 people. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is Rothwell a good place to live?

Rothwell may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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